My husband and I were looking forward to being empty nesters. Then my brother with Down syndrome asked if he could move in.

My brother and I have been close since childhood. We welcomed him with delight into our home and he's looking forward to ...

Termination of Down syndrome pregnancies continues to be high, which concerns advocates

Down Syndrome Awareness Month, observed every October since 1984, has come and gone this year with its mission of promoting understanding, acceptance and equality for people born with an extra copy of ...

Matthew Von Der Ahe, who has Down syndrome, broke through barriers to become an actor

At the age of 7, Von Der Ahe was enrolled in acting classes to socialize, which sparked his interest in the craft. Eventually ...

Buddy Walk to highlight the 'can do' spirit of local people with Down syndrome

The annual Buddy Walk is happening this weekend to raise awareness and funds for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater New ...

‘How I Met Your Mother,’ a rare genetic disorder, and ‘the cliff’ (Enable: The Disability Podcast)

“How I Met Your Mother” co-creator Craig Thomas talks with “Enable: The Disability Podcast” about his son, who was born with ...
MLB

Why has the one-knee catching trend taken over MLB?

The war, such as it was, is over. The new style has won. Every catcher in the Major Leagues receives with a knee down. Most of them do it 95% of the time or more. It makes it easier to frame pitches, ...
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What Does It Mean to Have "Soft Markers" for Down Syndrome in an Ultrasound?

If you were told that there were "soft markers" for Down syndrome during your level 2 ultrasound, you may be wondering what ...